Karijini Eco Retreat (CP)

Karijini National Park is one of the largest and most spectacular parks in Australia, famous for stunning gorges, waterfalls, sparkling rock pools and cool swimming holes. Staying at the park is all about exploring serpentine tunnels of marbled and terraced rock, subterranean waterways and deep plunging chasms which have been eroded into the landscape over billions of years.

The Retreat is designed with the environment in mind. You will enjoy an outback bush camping experience and a “greener” style of accommodation, a blend of the creature comforts with the rugged trails of the gorge. The campsites are open with lots of trees and plenty of room for big rigs. The accommodation varies from a total of 64 unpowered campsites for caravans’ right through to Deluxe Eco Tents with Ensuite.

There are a full range of facilities at the site as listed in the facilities section below, including a small Kiosk for essentials. A highlight, is the outback style licensed alfresco restaurant which adds to the glamour of the uniquely Australian experience. Enjoy a meal while the sunset slowly merges with the stars over the red outback. It has an outdoor BBQ with bush foods, and they even provide lunch packs for hikers. You don’t need a 4WD when you are there and you can ab-sail, rock climb or swim in the rock pools. Learn about the bush tucker and the stories about how the land came to be with local guided aboriginal tours.

HOW TO GET THERE
From Carnarvon, Coral Bay/Exmouth
Drive north on the North West Coastal Highway to Nanutarra Roadhouse (370kms) 5kms after the roadhouse, turn right on to the Nanutarra – Wittenoom Road. After 219kms turn right to Paraburdoo, 51kms. After Paraburdoo continue towards Tom Price for 70kms. 10 kms before Tom Price, turn right at the Karijini Drive Road, signposted to Karijini National Park and Warlu Way. Just before Marandoo mine, 40 kms, turn left as signposted towards Karijini National Park. The 2nd road on the left approx 5kms, is Banjima Drive and the western entry point to the Karijini National Park. Turn left here and travel on sealed roads to the 3km unsealed, but graded, access road into Karijini Eco Retreat.

From Port Hedland/Karratha
Drive south on the North West Coastal Highway for 42 kms. Turn left on the Great Northern Highway towards Newman/Perth. Travel on this highway past Auski Roadhouse 219kms – (last fuel point before the National Park ). After 35kms, turn right onto Karjini Drive. Signposted to Tom Price. First road on right is the Eastern entry point to Karijini National Park, Dales Gorge and the Karijini Visitors Centre. Follow signage to the Karijini Visitors Centre (on Banjimi Drive) and continue on this unsealed road for a further 30kms. Turn right at the T intersection into Weano Gorge Road. Travel 3kms to the Entry to Karijini Eco Retreat. Alternatively, continue on Karijini Drive to the western entry point into the park and travel on sealed roads to the 3km unsealed, but graded, access road into Karijini Eco Retreat.

SITE ACCESS
The entry is level with compacted dirt roads and no need for a 4WD, it will accommodate all size rigs. The roads to the park are unsealed but compacted and flat red clay but caution may be required if visiting in the wet season. On arrival, please check in at reception for further directions to your site.
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FEES & BOOKINGS
Fees are from $20/night per adult, free for children up to 12 for Unpowered Sites
$208/night for Unpowered Dorm Style Eco Tent, $280/night for Dorm Eco Cabin.
Deluxe Eco Tent with Ensuite prices range from $315/night to $390/night
Bookings are not essential but preferred and recommended to avoid disappointment.

Full pricing details are available on their website via the link below.

THINGS TO DO
Situated in the heart of the Karijini National Park, Karijini Eco Retreat boasts of tours and activities for all ages.
Adventure (climbing, hiking, abseiling) with West Oz Active.
Gorges and mine sites (with the Pilbara locals) Lestok Tours
Yoga (daily sessions)
Private sunset packages
Behind the scenes of the Retreat Tours
Kids Club (school holidays only)
Amphitheatre
Walk Trails –10 mins to the spectacular Joffre Gorge and 20 mins to Joffre Falls lookout

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